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cable in German

cable in German is Kabel, Leitung, Seil — cable means a thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.

cable in German

Kabel
noun
Leitung
noun
Seil
noun
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Tau
noun
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Kabel
noun
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Tau
noun
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
Kette
noun
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
Telegramm
noun
A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
Zopfmuster
noun
(knitting) A textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another.
kabeln
verb
(transitive) To send (a telegram, news, etc.) by cable.

What does "cable" mean?

  1. noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
    "The bridge is held up by massive steel cables."
  2. verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.
    "He cabled home as soon as the ship reached port."

cable in a sentence

  • The bridge is held up by massive steel cables.
  • Check that the charging cable is fully plugged in.
  • He cabled home as soon as the ship reached port.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cable" in German?

"cable" in German is Kabel, Leitung, Seil. cable means: A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.

How do you use "cable" in a sentence?

Example: "The bridge is held up by massive steel cables." In German, "cable" is Kabel, Leitung, Seil.

Are there other ways to say "cable" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "cable": Kabel, Leitung, Seil, Tau, Kette, Telegramm.

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